ABOUT US

Schaeffer Eye Center has been Alabama's leader in vision care for more than 30 years. We have achieved this through the "Schaeffer Eye Center Experience," which focuses on Science, Style, and Service!

Science

At Schaeffer Eye Center, our doctors and optical staff are highly qualified to give you the best medical assessment available. Our doctors and technicians believe in preserving your vision for a lifetime. We provide unsurpassed medically oriented eye exams with the latest diagnostic equipment to test for diabetes, glaucoma and other eye diseases.

Are you interested in contact lenses? With so many choices in today's market, it can be confusing to find the right solution for you. At Schaeffer Eye Center we conduct a 33-step contact lens evaluation to determine the right lens for you and provide up-to-date information on proper lens care. We also have a total contact lens center with disposable, extended wear, astigmatism and bifocal options.

If you are tired of worrying about glasses or contacts, we offer the latest in laser refractive surgery. In fact, we helped to pioneer the Lasik procedure in Birmingham. Allow us to provide a free evaluation to determine if you are a good candidate for this procedure. Learn more at Schaeffer LaserVision.

Are you one of the millions of people who suffer from Dry Eye? Schaeffer Eye Center is proud to announce the first LipiView to the state of Alabama. This revolutionary treatment method for evaporative dry eye is now available. Learn more and book a dry eye evaluation today.

Style

Schaeffer Eye Center offers the best selection in high-end, designer eyewear. We have exclusive rights to many brands, such as Cartier, Sama, David Yurman. Robert Marc and LA Eyeworks that you cannot find anywhere else in Alabama. We have a large collection of frames that includes Oliver Peoples, Tom Ford, Chanel, Gold and Wood, Freudenhaus, RetroSpecs and many more.

Our design minded eyewear consultants can assist you in finding the best style to offer comfort that meets your lifestyle needs and fashion sense.

Service

We understand the frustration caused by confusing insurance plans. Not only do we accept a wide variety of plans, we can help determine the best use of your benefits. We accept Blue Cross/Blue Shield, United HealthCare, SVP, VCP, VSP, VIVA, New Southland, Medicare, Medicaid, Medicare Complete, Aetna, AllKids, Medicare Plus, Spectera, Cole Vision, VBA, AARP, OATH and Seniors First.

In addition, we offer a wide range in prices to accommodate every budget. Complete packages (frames and lenses) start as low as $99. At Schaeffer Eye Center you get incredible results at affordable prices!